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Thanks for visiting!   I hope you find plenty of useful information about Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and your public safety needs  - Chief Hank Lipe

Commissioner Vacancy to be Annnounced - Filing Deadline Friday May 17, 2013 MAY 16 - Commissioner Neal Philip announced in Public Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, he is planning on resigning sometime this summer. His position (No. 2) will expire at the end of 2013 and so far, no one has filed to run. Interested citizens are encouraged to file. Commissioners meet twice a month in public session, occasionally in Executive Session, designing policies, approving budgets and expenditures ... (Full Story & Photos)

Commissioner Neal Philip

Lt. Paul Schuster (volunteer) also a recipient of the Campbell Award.

Campbell Award Recipients (continued) MAY 14 - Please read the Campbell Award story below.... (Full Story & Photos)

Awards Ceremony Highlights - Campbell Award Recipients MAY 14 - Each year, members of VIFR nominate one career and one volunteer Firefighter for the Campbell Award. In recognition of expert firefighting and fire scene management skills, the award is named for Ray Campbell, an early Fire Chief and basically serves as a Firefighter of the Year award. During the event this April, the members selected Randy Tonkin (career) and Paul Schuster (volunteer) to receive ... (Full Story & Photos)

Randy Tonkin (career) Campbell Award Recipient

Chaplain Father Tryphon

Awards Highlights - Chief's Award MAY 08 - When tragedy befalls members of the Vashon community our Chaplain, The Very Reverend Abbot Tryphon, is requested. He serves as a support to the families of those who have lost loved ones or lost their home due to fire. Father Tryphon acts as a liaison for the family with the district, the press or other family members and friends; he can help locate resources, and so on. A member of VIFR since, ... (Full Story & Photos)

2012 Annual Awards Ceremony Highlights - Commissioners Award APRIL 30 - Although Paramedic/Firefighter Mike Garvey has been with VIFR for only five years, he was chosen as the 2012 recipient of the Commissioners Award. The Board of Fire Commissioners cited his compassion and public outreach for patient families during crisis. Frequently, Mike would follow up after an incident or emergency, continuing to check in on patients and their families. The Board also noted ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Lipe presents Mike Garvey the Commissioners Award for 2012.

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